With reference to the India Club, consider the following statements:1.It was started by the India League, a British organization that started out as an advocate for Indian independence and self-rule (swaraj) and included members of the elite in British society. 2.India Club is a private club meant for Indian nationals only.3.Dr Rajendra Prasad has visited the India Club.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the India Club, consider the following statements:
1.It was started by the India League, a British organization that started out as an advocate for Indian independence and self-rule (swaraj) and included members of the elite in British society.
2.India Club is a private club meant for Indian nationals only.
3.Dr Rajendra Prasad has visited the India Club. Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India Club was started in 1951 by the India League, a British organization that started out as an advocate for Indian independence and self-rule (swaraj) and included members of the elite in British society. It was established under the leadership of V. K. Krishna Menon; founding members included Lady Mountbatten and Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr Rajendra Prasad, Lord Mountbatten, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dadabhai Naoroji visited this club.

Statement 2 is incorrect. India Club is not a private club meant for Indian nationals only. It is a social and dining club that is open to people of all nationalities. The club has a long history of promoting Indian culture and understanding in the UK, and it is a place where people from all walks of life can come together to learn about and enjoy Indian culture.

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